Elections kicked off with special votes in Kwatsaduza
Clr Sibeko says people should not let their displeasure with certain parties stop them from voting, but instead use that to push them to vote.
Kwatsaduza – The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) kicked off elections this week with special votes on May 6.
Ward 77 councillor Johannes Sibeko was one of them.
“When you vote, you are expressing your needs and those of your community,” says Sibeko.
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Ward 74 councillor Thulani Simelane agrees.
“When you vote, you are expressing your right to put those you want in power,” says Simelane.
Sibeko says people should not let their displeasure with certain parties stop them from voting, but instead use that to push them to vote.
“Parties and governments are different and the party one wants to be in power can be put there only by your vote,” he adds.
The elderly at Tsakane Old Age Home were also among those who made their mark through special votes.
Centre manager Phoko Mokubung says it is important for the elderly to exercise their right to vote.
“The elderly are the ones who experienced the previous system the most and it is only fair for them to exercise the right they suffered so much for,” explains Mokubung.
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On the excitement for Election Day, Mokubung says: “One of our residents, Solomon Mashiane, has been looking forward to voting for some time now because he understands the importance of his vote.”
General elections for those without special votes will be held on May 8.
